Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price falls 6.39% to Rs 536.90; market cap Rs 55,371.8 crore

Published:   25 August 2026 at 9:37:50 AM IST

Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 6.39% today, with the stock closing at Rs 536.90 against the previous close of Rs 573.55. Hindustan Copper carries a market capitalisation of Rs 55,371.8 crore and is classified as a Large Cap. The move keeps Hindustan Copper Share Price Today in focus for traders tracking India’s non-ferrous metals space, even though the supplied data does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the decline.

From today’s session data, Hindustan Copper Stock News is centred on the gap between the previous close and current price, not on any disclosed corporate event. The stock opened at Rs 540, touched a high of Rs 552 and a low of Rs 534.05. Turnover stood at Rs 46.58 crore. On Univest, this makes Hindustan Copper Share Price Update relevant for readers looking for a clean market read, while keeping the discussion anchored to verified numbers only.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 536.9
Previous Close	Rs 573.55
Today's Move	-Rs 36.65 (-6.39%)
Open	Rs 540
High	Rs 552
Low	Rs 534.05
Turnover	Rs 46.58 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 55,371.8 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Hindustan Copper Share Price Today shows a clear single-session decline. The stock moved from the previous close of Rs 573.55 to Rs 536.90, a fall of Rs 36.65 or 6.39%. The session opened at Rs 540, which was below the previous close, then reached an intraday high of Rs 552 before easing to a low of Rs 534.05. That range places the day’s movement firmly within a lower band than the earlier close, and it is the core reason Hindustan Copper Share Price is in today’s market discussion.

Turnover was Rs 46.58 crore, which is a factual traded-value figure and not a reason for the decline. The stock’s market-cap category is Large Cap, and its market capitalisation stands at Rs 55,371.8 crore. For readers following Hindustan Copper Share News or Hindustan Copper Stock Falling Today, the relevant point is that today’s drop came after a higher previous close, with the intraday path staying below that earlier reference level for most of the session.

In simple terms, Hindustan Copper Share Price declined sharply in a single day, but the supplied data still leaves the event as a price action story rather than a disclosed company-specific story. That distinction matters for Hindustan Copper Share Price Today and for anyone comparing the move with broader Hindustan Copper Stock Performance on Univest.

Hindustan Copper (HINDCOPPER) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 55,371.8 crore
P/E Ratio	48.8x
P/B Ratio	15.01x
ROE	18.9%
ROCE	24%
EPS	Rs 11.75
Book Value Per Share	Rs 38.21
Dividend Yield	0.5%

The profitability metrics are stronger than the pure valuation multiples might suggest at first glance. ROE is 18.9% and ROCE is 24%, showing the company’s return profile in exact terms. For Hindustan Copper Fundamental Analysis, the combination of EPS, book value, dividend yield, ROE and ROCE gives investors a factual base to compare with the day’s share price fall. The move today does not change those figures; it only changes the market price at which they are being evaluated.

Hindustan Copper Financial Results are not detailed in the supplied data, so the most reliable interpretation is to keep the analysis anchored to the available numbers. Hindustan Copper Share Price, therefore, is trading at a valuation that stands above the sector’s central tendency while the earnings and return metrics remain part of the same factual picture. Univest places this context next to the day’s price action so that Hindustan Copper Latest News is not read in isolation.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Non – Ferrous Metals
Industry	Metal – Non Ferrous
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	48.8x
Benchmark Median P/E	17.68x
Benchmark Average P/E	23.46x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.51x to 117.87x
Company P/B Ratio	15.01x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.92x
Benchmark Average P/B	2.27x
Company ROE	18.9%
Benchmark Median ROE	15.93%
Benchmark Average ROE	23.82%
Company ROCE	24%
Benchmark Median ROCE	18.91%
Benchmark Average ROCE	26.68%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 55,371.8 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 420.77 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 21,975.58 crore

Hindustan Copper Share Price sits within the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The benchmark scope is the same industry, covering 32 companies. Against that backdrop, Hindustan Copper’s P/E of 48.8 is above the benchmark median of 17.68 and above the benchmark average of 23.46. Its P/B of 15.01 is also above the benchmark median of 1.92 and equal to the benchmark maximum of 15.01. These are direct comparisons from the supplied sector snapshot.

The return metrics are mixed relative to the benchmark set. Hindustan Copper’s ROE of 18.9% is above the benchmark median of 15.93% but below the benchmark average of 23.82%. Its ROCE of 24% is above the benchmark median of 18.91% but below the benchmark average of 26.68%. This keeps Hindustan Copper Stock Analysis grounded in observable comparisons rather than broad sector assumptions. The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 55,371.8 crore is well above the benchmark median market cap of Rs 420.77 crore and below the benchmark average of Rs 21,975.58 crore, reflecting its place within the peer set.

The sector comparison helps explain why Hindustan Copper Share Price News draws attention even on a negative day: the stock carries higher valuation multiples than the benchmark centre of the industry, while its return ratios sit in a middle-to-upper band depending on the measure. Univest uses the same industry lens so readers can place today’s share price fall in a broader Non – Ferrous Metals market framework.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Hindustan Zinc	HINDZINC	2,51,321.97	14.97	9.09	76.94	69.83
Hindalco Industries	HINDALCO	2,33,093.57	14.46	1.65	10.26	10.45
Vedanta	VEDL	1,08,943.41	5.51	1.98	27.59	18.72
MALCO Energy	VOGL	15,535.97	0	-35.57	0	0
Gravita India	GRAVITA	13,446.05	34.03	5.21	21.53	21.95

Hindustan Copper Share Price can also be viewed against listed peers in the same industry. Compared with Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Copper has a much higher P/E of 48.8 versus 14.97, but a lower ROE of 18.9% versus 76.94% and lower ROCE of 24% versus 69.83%. Hindalco Industries trades at a P/E of 14.46, a P/B of 1.65 and lower ROE and ROCE than Hindustan Copper on the supplied numbers.

Against Vedanta, Hindustan Copper’s P/E is again higher than Vedanta’s 5.51, while its ROE and ROCE are lower than Vedanta’s 27.59% and 18.72% respectively. The peer set also includes MALCO Energy, where only P/B is supplied at -35.57, with ROE and ROCE at 0. Among the peers shown, Hindustan Copper has the highest market cap only relative to the smaller listed names in the set, while still trailing Hindustan Zinc and Hindalco on market capitalisation. That keeps Hindustan Copper Share Price in a distinctly different valuation position from the lower-priced peers.

For readers following Hindustan Copper Stock News and Hindustan Copper Latest News, the peer comparison is important because the day’s decline should be read alongside a valuation profile that is richer than several sector names, not as an isolated move. Univest frames that comparison around the exact figures supplied here.

Why Investors Are Watching Hindustan Copper

• Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 6.39% today to Rs 536.90, compared with the previous close of Rs 573.55.
• The day’s range was Rs 534.05 to Rs 552, with opening price at Rs 540.
• Turnover stood at Rs 46.58 crore in the reported session.
• P/E is 48.8, P/B is 15.01, ROE is 18.9% and ROCE is 24%.
• The stock trades in the Large Cap category with market capitalisation of Rs 55,371.8 crore.

About Hindustan Copper

Hindustan Copper operates in the Non – Ferrous Metals sector and the Metal – Non Ferrous industry. The supplied data identifies it as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 55,371.8 crore. Hindustan Copper Share Price therefore belongs to a stock that is already meaningfully represented in the listed universe, and today’s decline is being read against that larger base.

Hindustan Copper Company News in this article is to the verified market and valuation data supplied by the workflow. The company-specific narrative here is intentionally factual: the stock’s current price, market cap, return metrics, valuation multiples and sector grouping are the relevant points available for Hindustan Copper Share News today. Univest keeps the same data-first approach across its stock pages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hindustan Copper Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The data confirms that Hindustan Copper Share Price fell 6.39% today to Rs 536.90 from Rs 573.55. It does not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the move should be read as verified price action only.

What is Hindustan Copper Share Price today?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper Share Price today is Rs 536.90. The stock is down Rs 36.65 from the previous close of Rs 573.55, and the day’s range was Rs 534.05 to Rs 552.

What is Hindustan Copper’s market capitalisation?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper has a market capitalisation of Rs 55,371.8 crore and is classified as a Large Cap company in the supplied data. That size context helps frame today’s price move and valuation discussion.

How is Hindustan Copper valued compared with the sector?

Ans.  Hindustan Copper’s P/E of 48.8 and P/B of 15.01 are above the benchmark medians of 17.68 and 1.92 in the same industry. ROE and ROCE are 18.9% and 24% respectively.

How does Hindustan Copper compare with peers?

Ans.  Compared with Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco and Vedanta, Hindustan Copper has a higher P/E than all three, while its ROE and ROCE sit below Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta on the supplied numbers.

What should readers monitor next in Hindustan Copper Share Price?

Ans.  Readers can monitor whether Hindustan Copper Share Price holds near the day’s low of Rs 534.05, along with market cap, valuation ratios and sector comparisons on Univest. The supplied data does not support any forecast.